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October 2009 News Archive

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Spooky Moonlight Stroll

A Hallowe'en Moonlit Walk takes place along Eastbourne seafront tomorrow (Saturday), raising money for Marie Curie Cancer Care . The 10km walk starts after dark, at 7.30pm, by the Wish Tower. The route heads out to Langney Point for a break…

Fort Film Fright Fest

Filmspot , a new touring cinema for Sussex, launches tomorrow (Saturday), with special Hallowe'en screenings at Newhaven Fort . Filmspot will visit heritage sites across the county over the next 12 months, bringing films of all genres to…

Eco Friendly Lawn Mowers

Brighton and Hove council have employed new staff that have a unique approach to cutting the grass. Sheep have been ‘employed’ by Brighton and Hove council to eat the grass that needs to be dealt with in more rural areas. By employing…

  • category: News
  • author: Heather Kemp
  • posted: Fri 30/10/2009 at 16:25
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Bombay Bicycle Club confirm Crypt gig

Rising London indiepoppers Bombay Bicycle Club are coming to Hastings Crypt in December, thanks to the team behind Eastbourne Festival . The (other) BBC first came to people's attention when they won Channel 4's Road To V competition, back…

European student boost.

Hastings is ready to welcome more young language students from Eastern Europe. Student leader organisations from Russia, Germany, Czech Republic, Kazakhstan and Georgia visited the town this month, staying for two nights at the White Rock…

Three Eastbourne Artists showcase their work

The Plantation Tea and Coffee House in Carlisle Road Eastbourne will be exhibiting three local artists work throughout November. Friends Roz Nathan Margaret Turton , and fellow artist Ruth Backwork shall be displayed during the 12 day…

  • category: News
  • author: Heather Kemp
  • posted: Fri 30/10/2009 at 13:06
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A Night At The Races

Eastbourne's newly-renovated Eagle pub is holding a unique Night At The Races on Sunday, in aid of Heart FM 's Have A Heart charity. The Eagle will screen pre-recorded eight-horse races, with guests placing £1 bets on the outcome (no…

The People’s Millions Drama Group

Eastbourne’s amateur dramatic group the Uptown Players have reached the final stage of The People's Millions Lottery Fund Application . On Wednesday November 25 the group will appear on ITV Meridian, going head-to-head with Bluebell…

  • category: News
  • author: Heather Kemp
  • posted: Fri 30/10/2009 at 12:42
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Cyclists reach Top Gear in Eastbourne's Transport Challenge.

Eastbourne Borough Council 's latest Bike vs Car Transport Challenge saw cycles triumph once again. On October 16, the council, with the help of the town's cycling groups and Sussex Police, set the challenge of getting from the Somerfield…

Eastbourne Bonfire Parade

Eastbourne Bonfire Society organised the town's first Bonfire Parade last Saturday (October 24). After a worryingly damp start to the day, the weather eventually improved, and the parade and bonfire took place successfully under a cloudless…